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Merkava 4 vs T-90

Merkava 4 vs T-90 at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 64 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 3.

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Specifications
Merkava 4 T-90
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 360 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 64 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 550 km
Length 9.04 m 9.63 m
Width 3.72 m 3.78 m
Height 2.66 m 2.22 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 4 T-90
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V-92S2F
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 is longer at 9.63 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and T-90 require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-90.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
Both the Merkava 4 and T-90 cost approximately $4.5 million per unit.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and T-90?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.